Predicate Adjectives and Predicate Nominatives

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What is a predicate adjective (PA)?

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A predicate adjective is an adjective that follows a linking verb and describes the subject of the sentence.

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What is a predicate nominative (PN)?

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A predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject of the sentence.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'The dog is happy.'

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The linking verb is 'is.'

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In the sentence 'She is a teacher,' what is the predicate nominative?

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The predicate nominative is 'teacher.'

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In the sentence 'The flowers smell sweet,' what is the predicate adjective?

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The predicate adjective is 'sweet.'

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What is the role of a linking verb in a sentence?

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A linking verb connects the subject of the sentence to a subject complement, which can be a predicate adjective or predicate nominative.

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Identify the predicate adjective in the sentence: 'The soup tastes delicious.'

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The predicate adjective is 'delicious.'

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In the sentence 'He became a doctor,' what is the predicate nominative?

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The predicate nominative is 'doctor.'

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What is the difference between a predicate adjective and a predicate nominative?

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A predicate adjective describes the subject, while a predicate nominative renames the subject.

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Identify the linking verb in the sentence: 'They are friends.'

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The linking verb is 'are.'